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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2005 GMC Safari recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| May 19, 200606E043000 | Fuel system, gasolineTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E043000
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| Mar 23, 200606E026000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E026000
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Owner complaints by component4
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 50 |
| Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system | 1 | 25 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 25 |
| Structure:body:door | 1 | 25 |
| Structure:frame and members | 1 | 25 |
| Suspension:rear | 1 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 25 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“NV”
- Structure:frame and members
“2005 safari with defective frame**nar**cc the frame holding the a frame had rusted through, which allowed the bolt holding the a frame to cut its way through the frame and drop the lower a frame.”
- Steering
“Driver noticed that the steering system did not work properly. It took approximately four to five attempts to make a complete u-turn.”
Other GMC Safari model years
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- 2005 Canyon3 recalls113 complaints
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2005 GMC Safari recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Safari have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 GMC Safari. The most recent, 06E043000 (reported May 19, 2006), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 GMC Safari?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 GMC Safari?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific GMC by VIN
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